National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

What is the purpose of inverting a blood collection tube after it is filled?

To prevent the blood from hemolyzing. To ensure proper mixing of the additive and the blood. To cool the specimen down more quickly. To release the vacuum inside the tube.

Correct Answer:

To ensure proper mixing of the additive and the blood.

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